Connecting a standalone optional ngerprint reader to the I/O
connectivity base
You can use the optional ngerprint reader as a standalone device, or you can attach it to the I/O connectivity
base.
To connect a standalone optional ngerprint reader to the I/O connectivity base:
1. Turn o the mobility system properly through the operating system, and turn o any external devices.
2. Disconnect the power cords from the mobility system and I/O connectivity base.
IMPORTANT: Regardless of the power state, voltage is always present on the system board as long as
the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord and wait
approximately 30 seconds for the power to drain to avoid damage to the internal components.
3. Connect the USB cable to the ngerprint reader (1), and route the cable through the routing channel (2)
on the ngerprint reader.
4. Connect the ngerprint reader USB cable to a USB Type-A port on the I/O connectivity base.
5. Reconnect the I/O connectivity base and power cords.
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